2026-01-20 14:04:28

In the crypto world over the past few years, it's really hard to tell apart the comings and goings. Most of my friends who used to drink are now doing well—some have gone to Singapore, some to Dubai, and others to different places.

The most ridiculous thing is that I’ve become the one left behind—not because I don’t want to leave, but mainly because I can’t drink. Do you find that funny?

Crypto socializing is like this: drinking, discussing business, getting drunk and sealing deals. Not being able to drink definitely puts me at a disadvantage. Watching my friends throw parties all over the world, I remain the same as always. Sometimes I ask myself, why am I so persistent in staying?

But upon reflection, maybe this is just an opportunity—saving time and money on drinking, and instead focusing more on studying market trends, projects, and market directions. Who knows? Maybe not being able to drink, this "weakness," could actually turn into my advantage.

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alpha_leaker

· 19h ago

If you can't drink, then just don't. This way, you can see clearly who is bluffing and who is actually working. Haha, friends are partying in Dubai, while you're studying K-line. Six months later, who's laughing? Honestly, the crypto social circle is like this: the more you drink, the easier it is to get cut. Saving energy for research is a profitable trade. Not drinking is really a dimensionality reduction attack; while others are drunkenly stumbling over business, your mind stays clear. I like this idea; it's a perfect example of turning disadvantages into advantages. Friends are going wild outside, while you're here studying market logic. The long-term gains are just too different. Actually, thinking about it, sober people are worth much more in the crypto world than drunks.

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MindsetExpander

· 19h ago

If you can't drink, then don't drink; in fact, you'll be more alert. Those who indulge in drunken dreams every day, have they really made money? Talking business over drinks, isn't it the same in a bear market—those who stay sober have already avoided the pitfalls. It's indeed lonely, but it also saves bullets. When the next round comes, who will still remember those drunkard friends? Honestly, it depends on how you use this "weakness." Some turn it into an advantage, while others are truly eliminated. This mindset is okay, but don't deceive yourself; sometimes you'll still regret it.

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CryptoPhoenix

· 19h ago

Friends have all left, and I'm still here studying candlestick charts. This wave is truly a blessing in disguise... Maybe not drinking is my rebirth. Those who stay behind often see things more clearly. This is an opportunity, I believe. It's okay if I don't get it right; a clear mind is worth much more than a passport [smile]. Honestly, everyone's cycle is different. My bottom range might not have arrived yet. Patience and wait. Watching them throw global parties, while I am frantically catching up on market trends—who makes more money might not be certain. Drinking can lead to business talks; being sober and using data can also lead to discussions, even more calmly. A bear market cultivates the right mindset. These past two years, I’ve been on a journey of self-cultivation. Those who traverse cycles are energy-conservation beings. Sometimes I do doubt myself, but then I think— isn’t this a great opportunity for mindset rebuilding? Whether you can drink or not, everyone has their own way. I choose to believe this is where my faith lies.

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OnChain_Detective

· 19h ago

ngl this screams selection bias to me... flagged transactions between these "global party hubs" show classic pattern clusters. always dyor before trusting the exodus narrative, folks.

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MetaLord420

· 19h ago

Haha, this is the true portrayal of the crypto world—drinking is the real productivity tool. Not drinking actually saves a lot of unnecessary expenses, watching others blow their money while sober. Sticking to it now might really be a chance to make money; when they sober up, they'll realize they've been cut. Rooted research is more reliable than following the herd and chasing the market. This wave is actually a form of indirect screening; disciplined people will win sooner or later.

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PretendingToReadDocs

· 20h ago

Haha, not being able to drink is indeed a cardinal sin in the crypto world. I'll just say it, many deals are finalized over drinks. Sober people are the real winners. Your logic is sound; they are living it up in Dubai while you’re studying the secondary market. But honestly, staying in the country does feel a bit different, although maybe more rational. Saving money and time is definitely cost-effective, but in this industry, connections are everything. Oh my, what a dilemma. If you ask me, just find a partner with a decent drinking capacity—you're responsible for the brain, and they handle the drinking. Thinking about it this way, not drinking might actually be a sign of discipline. That’s what the crypto world is most lacking. All your friends have run away. What does that mean? It means the market really isn’t doing well. Staying might actually be the right move.

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